Correct option is A
The correct one-word substitution is Stoic.
· Stoic: Refers to someone who endures pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining. (धैर्यशील)
· Example: Despite the bad news, she remained stoic and composed.
Meanings of the other options:
· Sceptic (b): A person inclined to doubt or question accepted opinions. (संशयवादी)
· Cynic (c): A person who believes people are motivated purely by self-interest. (निंदक)
· Phobic (d): A person with an extreme or irrational fear of something. (डरपोक)